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Edwin Sandys

(1516?-1588), Archbishop of York

Sitter in 7 portraits
Edwin Sandys was a puritan divine and reformer, famous for his learning and quarrelsome temper. He went in to exile under Mary I, but returned to England on the accession of Elizabeth I. He became successively, Bishop of Worcester, Bishop of London and Archbishop of York. He married Cicely, daughter of Thomas Wilford. The couple had seven sons and two daughters.

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Edwin Sandys; Cicely Sandys (née Wilford), after Unknown artist - NPG 1268

Edwin Sandys; Cicely Sandys (née Wilford)

after Unknown artist
oil on canvas, late 17th century, based on a work of 1571
NPG 1268

Edwin Sandys, after Unknown artist - NPG D25207

Edwin Sandys

after Unknown artist
line engraving, probably 17th century
NPG D25207

Edwin Sandys, possibly by Magdalena de Passe, possibly by  Willem de Passe - NPG D25202

Edwin Sandys

possibly by Magdalena de Passe, possibly by Willem de Passe
line engraving, 1620
NPG D25202

Edwin Sandys, after Unknown artist - NPG D25206

Edwin Sandys

after Unknown artist
line engraving, probably mid 17th century
NPG D25206

Edwin Sandys, after Unknown artist - NPG D25203

Edwin Sandys

after Unknown artist
line engraving, 1651
NPG D25203

Edwin Sandys, by Thomas Trotter - NPG D25205

Edwin Sandys

by Thomas Trotter
line engraving, probably late 18th century
NPG D25205

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